Raptis Rare Books carries a variety of rare and antique books including many signed or autographed books. If you’re looking for a particular piece of work with an authentic signature, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our collection of autographed books here & contact us for any questions!
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New York : McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc, 1948.
First edition of the reprint of the original 1948 first edition of this influential text by the father of modern economics. Octavo, original boards. Signed by the author on the title page, “Paul A. Samuelson MIT, December 2007.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. With a new foreword by the author.
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New York : The Viking Press, 1966.
First edition of the baseball legend’s autobiography. Octavo, original half-cloth, top stain green, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To George- Best wishes Sandy Koufax.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with toning to the spine Jacket painting by Herb Hazelton. Jacket design by H. Lawrence Hoffman.Continue reading "Koufax."
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Cambridge : Harvard University Press, 1948.
Third printing of the Nobel Prize-winning economist’s magnum opus and one of the most influential economic texts of the twentieth century. Octavo, original burgundy cloth with titles in gilt. Boldly signed by the author on the title page, “Paul A. Samuelson MIT” on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. AnContinue reading "Foundations of Economic Analysis."
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London : John Murray, 1957.
First edition of the author’s third book, detailing his experiences in various monasteries. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by John Craxton. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the dedication page, “From [My Mother] AE. Leigh Fermor Fudge with thanks for safe transportation to Regency Sq. Brighton MCMLXIX.” Fermor has crossed out the ‘To’ in theContinue reading "A Time To Keep Silence."
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Boston : Little, Brown, and Company, 1968.
First edition of this biography of Arthur Fiedler, one of the most famous conductors in American music history. Octavo, original half-cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the third free endpaper, “To Ed Schneebeck With my warmest regards Robin Moore.” Near fine in a very good dust jacketContinue reading "Fiedler: The Colorful Mr. Pops – The Man and His Music."
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Camden, NJ : The Long Art Studios, .
First edition of this early twentieth century travelogue of Canada and the western part of the United States of America. Quarto, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the front panel, triple ruling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, illustrated with 14 mounted sepia toned gelatin silver prints. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribedContinue reading "Doubling the North American Isle: A Review of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British America, the Pacific Slope and Ancient Quibera, with a Graphic Description of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado."
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New York : The Free Press, 1999.
First edition of this work by the award-winning economist. Octavo, original half-cloth. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine unclipped dust jacket. Jacket design by Tom Stvan. Jacket calligraphy by Anita Karl. Uncommon signed.
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2006.
First edition of this Nobel Peace Prize winner’s autobiography. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated with 16 pages of photographs. Signed by Wangari Maathai who has added the words “Rise up and Walk!” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Gabriele Wilson. Illustration by Christopher Silas Neal.
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Official NBA Spalding Basketball, boldly signed by 12 members of the 2008-09 NBA Champion LA Lakers including Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol. Additionally signed by Lamar Odom, Sasha Vujacic, Derek Fisher, Adam Morrison, Luke Walton, Trevor Ariza, DJ Mbenga, Josh Powell, Andrew Bynum, and Shannon Brown. Accompanied by a Professional Sports AuthenticatorContinue reading "2008-09 LA Lakers Team Signed NBA Basketball."
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Columbus, Ohio : Mid Coast Marketing, 1998.
First edition of Tibbets’ account of the bombing of Hiroshima. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with black and white photographs. Boldly signed by Paul Tibbets beaneath his portrait preceding the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable.
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Chapel Hill, NC : Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2006.
First paperback edition of this New York Times bestselling autobiography of American actor Tab Hunter. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated with black and white photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “To Karen enjoy – Tab Hunter.” In very good condition.
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London : Faber and Faber, 1954.
First edition of Golding’s first book, one of the best-known works in modern literature. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Milne with best wishes Bill Golding 5/10/55.” Near fine in a very good first-issue dust jacket. Jacket design by Anthony Gross. Housed in a customContinue reading "Lord of the Flies."
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Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1938.
First edition of this classic work, which traces the development of ideas in physics. Octavo, original blue cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Albert Einstein on the half-title page, “To Dr. Montrell Albert Einstein Princeton 1943.” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket.
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New York : Crown Publishers, 2006.
First edition of President Obama’s second book. Octavo, original boards. Boldly signed by Barack Obama in a full signature on the title page. It was signed in Keene, New Hampshire. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket photograph by Deborah Feingold. Rare and desirable signed using his full name.
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New York : Columbia University Press, 1993.
First edition of this work which continues and revises the idea of justice as fairness as presented in A Theory of Justice. Octavo, original boards. Signed by John Rawls on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Carin Goldberg. Rare and desirable signed.
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New York : Rizzoli, 2019.
First edition of this breathtaking collection of high-art nature photographs with a foreword by Tom Brady, introduction by Holden Luntz, and afterword by Cindy Crawford. Folio, original black cloth, profusely illustrated with Yarrow’s most iconic work and 150 previously unpublished photographs. Boldly signed by the photographer on the half-title page, “All the best David 10/12/2019.”Continue reading "David Yarrow: Americas, Africa, Antarctica, Arctic, Asia, Europe."
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New York : Charles Scribner's & Sons, 1965.
First edition of this classic work, basis for the 1967 film starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy and Lou Antonio. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Donn Pearce on the front free endpaper and signed by actor Lou Antonio on the half-title page, “Lou Antonio ‘Koko’ Stay Cool Matthew.” Near fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Cool Hand Luke."
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New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1974.
The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of two of George Bernard Shaw’s classic plays. Quarto, bound in full modern morocco by Sangorski & Sutcliffe with gilt titles to the spine, all edges gilt, gilt inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by illustrator Clarke Hutton on the colophon page atContinue reading "Pygmalion and Candida."
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New York : The Limited Editions Club, 1958.
The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Thomas Hardy’s fourth published novel. Octavo, bound in three-quarters modern morocco by Morrell with gilt titles to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers, title page vignette, illustrated with black and white wood engravings. Boldly signed by illustrator Agnes MillerContinue reading "Far From The Madding Crowd."
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London : Collins Crime Club, 1953.
First edition of Christie’s ingenious murder mystery. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the month of publication, “For Stephen from Agatha Nov. 1953.” Fine in the rare original dust jacket with two small closed tears. Housed in a custom full morocco slipcase with chemise by M.J.Continue reading "A Pocket Full of Rye."
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Biography and Autobiography
First Edition
Biography and Autobiography
First Edition
